The Housing Authority is set to take a judicial review appeal to the Court of Appeal. The move is necessary because the consent of both parties is required before an appeal can be sent directly to the Court of Final Appeal for hearing.

Applicants in the case have refused consent. The authority said it is deeply disappointed with their decision which contradicts the public statement made by their solicitor on July 24.

The authority's counsels have advised that the Judicial Review case is very suitable for the Court of Final Appeal.

It is obviously in the interest of the public that the case is dealt with expeditiously and with finality, it said.

There would also be a saving in costs for the authority as well as for the applicants in that only one appeal court would hear the matter.